Dragonfly Courtship
by Amy Porter
Title
Dragonfly Courtship
Artist
Amy Porter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph won third place in the "Dragonflies Color Photography" contest on FAA in June 2016, as well as second place in the "Heart Images" contest on FAA, July 2013. Many thanks to all those who voted!
These little damsel flies are tiny! Only about an inch long and barely thicker than a sewing needle (hence their old nickname "Darning Needle"), getting both flies in focus was quite a challenge.
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July 7th, 2013
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Comments (31)
Janis Knight
hi Amy, nice image! happy to feature on ITS A SMALL WORLD. just a note: these are damselflies, not dragonflies :)
Amy Porter replied:
Many thanks, Janis, for featuring these damselflies in "It's A Small World!" I appreciate the feature, as well as your comment about this image being of damselflies, not dragonflies!
Amy Porter
Many thanks, Mariola, for the feature in your group, "Bugs, Bugs, and more Bugs!" It's a fun group and your support is much appreciated!
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Way to go on your photo Amy! Congrats on 3rd place in the Dragonflies contest! L/F/V, ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
DUG Harpster
Great shot Amy! The competition was tough and you beat all but two of them. Congratulations!~DUG
Dianne Cowen
Super photography, Amy... l/f !
Amy Porter replied:
Thank you very much, Dianne, for your wonderful comment, like, and fave! All are much appreciated!
Jennifer Lawrence
You have some amazing images Amy- Love this one. Love them all...
Amy Porter replied:
What wonderful comments, Jennifer! Thanks so much for looking at my work and choosing this image as one of your favorites!
Alexandria Weaselwise Busen
Revisiting yet again...such an iconic image Amy!
Amy Porter replied:
Thanks so much, Alexandria, for looking at my work and revisiting! I appreciate it!
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Hold that pose--I've got to focus! ;) f/l, ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Amy Porter replied:
Thanks so much for the comment, like, and fave, Jeff! These two did tolerate me long enough to hold that pose! :-)
Heidi Sieber
So beautiful, Amy, thanks so much for joining my contest "HEARTS"
Amy Porter replied:
Thank you very much, Heidi! And thank you for your efforts in sponsoring a contest!
John Wills
Excellent! @Jeff, that is a myth about the 24 hour lifespan. They can live up to 4 years as a nymph shedding coats until they mature and emerge from the water. Then they can live up to 6 months as an adult. :)
Amy Porter replied:
Thanks very much, John! It's good to know they live longer. I've noticed we have a lot fewer damsels and dragonflies at our pond this year, so I hope we still have a lot of nymphs who will mature and fly around next year.
April Wietrecki Green
Awesome macro! l/f
Amy Porter replied:
Thank you very much for looking at my work, April, and for your kind and wonderful comments! :-)
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Great "action" shot here Amy! This is a difficulty "10" shot since dragonflies only live for 24 hours. You captured the moment perfectly! F/L/V/F, ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
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